BOOK EVENTS
MONDAY
John Connolly: Bestselling author of the popular “Charlie Parker” series will discuss “The Land of Lost Things.” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com
Phenderson Djèlí Clark: Author will be in conversation with Stevens Orozco to discuss “Abeni’s Song.” 7:30 p.m.; Kindred Stories, 2304 Stuart; kindredstorieshtx.com
TUESDAY
Stuart Gibbs: New York Times bestselling author of the “Charlie Thorne,” “FunJungle,” “Moon Base Alpha,” “Once Upon a Tim” and “Spy School” series will discuss “Spy School Goes North.” 5 p.m., Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; bluewillowbookshop.com
Socorro Zebadúa: Author will discuss her newest novel, “La viuda de Cervera,” with Mexican Consul General María Elena Orantes. 6 p.m., Consulate General of Mexico, 3200 Rogerdale; bit.ly/3t5cxta
Ashley Winstead: Author will be in conversation with Abby Endler to discuss “Midnight Is the Darkest Hour.” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com
Kevin Prufer: Editor, publisher and poet will discuss his ninth poetry collection, “The Fears.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris: Authors will host an interactive theatrical event with live music and performances to celebrate their new graphic novel, “The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom.” 6:30 p.m., Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church 6221 Main; brazosbookstore.com
V.E. Schwab: New York Times bestselling author of “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” will discuss “The Fragile Threads of Power.” 7 p.m., $32 ticket includes a copy of the book; British International School of Houston, 2203 N. Westgreen Blvd., Katy; bluewillowbookshop.com
WEDNESDAY
Brendan Wenzel: New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of “They All Saw a Cat” will discuss new book “Every Dreaming Creature.” 5 p.m., Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; bluewillowbookshop.com
Nghiem Tran: Author will be in conversation with K-Ming Chang to discuss “We’re Safe When We’re Alone” via Zoom. 6:30 p.m.; brazosbookstore.com
THURSDAY
Anita Jaisinghani: The chef and co-owner of Pondicheri will be in conversation with Brittany Britto Garley to discuss “Eater.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
David McCloskey: Author will discuss “Moscow X.” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com
FRIDAY
Ryan La Sala: Bestselling and award-winning author of “The Honeys” will discuss “Beholder.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
Ayokunle Falomo: Author will read from his books, followed by an open mic. The event is presented as part of Inprint’s First Fridays Reading Series. 8 p.m., Inprint House, 1520 W. Main; inprinthouston.org
SATURDAY
Kate Briggs and Pip Adam: Third Place Books and partner bookstores will celebrate Dorothy, a publishing project’s new books, “The Long Form” and “The New Animals,” with a Zoom conversation featuring cofounder and editor Danielle Dutton and the authors. 2 p.m.; brazosbookstore.com
Tarris Marie: Kindred Stories will celebrate the author’s debut book, “Blaque Pearle.” 7 p.m.; Kindred Stories, 2304 Stuart; kindred storieshtx.com